Joss Whedon talked with reporters about Dollhouse which returns to Fox on September 25th. Here are a few quick quotes:
On how will Echo come into her own:
Joss: Basically through force of will. She did have all those personalities dumped into her at once and that’s starting to affect her. Instead of being at sea, she’s much more driven. She has a mission she understands now which is to get back to her personality.
On how much the fans influenced the decision to bring the show back:
Joss: I think it’s the nature of the fan base, they’re in it for the long …read more

Now this I like. The colors. The style. But is it me or is her gun hand suggestively placed on purpose. . .

Joss Whedon and the cast of Dollhouse made a big splash at Comic Con with the airing of the mysterious Epitaph One episode. But what I really want to know about is that postcard that FOX handed out at their booth. It’s called Virtual Echo and it says that if you aim a webcam at the design on the back, you’ll unlock an app that “takes Echo out of the Dollhouse and brings her to your computer.”
I don’t have a webcam (believe it or not) so I can’t test it. Has anyone tried it? I’d love to know if …read more

Twentieth Century Fox has announced their line-up of panels for the San Diego Comic Con. It’s an interesting mix of scifi and non-genre shows, though even some of those shows have scifi favorites in the mix, so it’s all good.
FRIDAY, JULY 24:
2:15-3:00 P.M. Coming off its most critically acclaimed season in years, 24 stars Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub and new cast members Anil Kapoor, Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Katee Sackhoff join showrunnner Howard Gordon and the producers of the Emmy-winning series for a special sneak peek at the heart-stopping premiere episode of Season 8. Ballroom 20.

3-3:45 P.M. …read more

Yesterday, Fox had an Upfront Pre-Reception at Seppis in New York City and the stars of Fringe stopped by to chat up the advertisers and pose for pics. Mark Valley looks like he’s being guarded by the Secret Service and how cute is Jasika Nicole in that polka dot dress? And keep your eyes open for one non-Fringe special guest.
 

                                                     That’s the question viewers and critics are asking, and Karla Peterson of the San Diego Union Tribune wonders it aloud in column form. Even creator Joss Whedon is admitting is doesn’t look good.
Shows such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel took a little time to hit their stride, but they were on smaller netlets in better economic climate. Networks are understandably quicker to push the panic button these days. They’re competing not just against each other but cable shows, blockbuster movies and all other sorts of entertainment.
Nowadays execs actually take time to ponder things such as what effect …read more

As we reel from the news about Sarah Connor, we’re trying to find out the fate of the other half of Sci Fi Fridays. FOX has opted not to air the episode Epitaph One, saying its order was for 12 episodes of Dollhouse.
FOX is counting the pilot ep that it scrapped as one of the 12 episodes.The much publicized decision not to air this episode is not a cancellation. There’s nothing official yet and that word is not expected to come until sometime in May.
Of course, it’s not the best sign ever. I can’t imagine FOX sitting on an …read more

The dolls were out of the Dollhouse last night as they headed for the Arclight in Los Angeles. The Paley Festival honored the quirky Joss Whedon series but it was a bittersweet tribute as even the show’s creator doesn’t hold out much hope of a second season.
“[The chances] are not very good but are in limbo,” said Whedon to reporters at the event. “Obviously our numbers are pretty soft, and there it is, but we live in hope. I’m really proud of the episodes that are coming out. More than that, I can’t really ask.”
Read all about Whedon’s hopes and …read more

Echo, Sierra and Victor awaken with their original memories and personalities intact tonight. Uh-oh! Echo then decides to lead the actives to freedom. There’s no way any of this goes well.
Meanwhile, Agent Ballard is a lot closer to the Dollhouse than he realizes. Mysteries, reawakened personalities and fun, fans! I wonder if the actives will retain any of the butt-kicking aspects of their personalities?
This should be good. Whedonites, what do you think? Has this show hit its first season stride yet?
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In honor of April Fool’s Day, Fox is pulling a few pranks on the casts of their TV shows. An unexpected visit startles Eliza Dushku on the Dollhouse set, the cast of Terminator sits down for an interview they won’t forget and David Boreanez helps freak out his castmates on Bones.
Tune in to watch the fun all night long on FOX.
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Can’t wait? Click the cut to see the prank pulled on Eliza,